Online Professional Development

Service Description

Running a creative business takes more than talent—it takes structure, strategy, and a clear plan. This service is for musicians, educators, ensembles, and arts leaders who are ready to take their ideas to the next level by building real business foundations. Whether you’re forming an LLC or nonprofit, learning how to write grants, or simply trying to understand what “business structure” even means, we’ll walk through the process step-by-step. Together, we’ll cover everything from setting up your organization’s mission and vision to creating budgets, bylaws, and donor systems that actually work. Typical topics include registering your business name and EIN, choosing between an LLC or 501(c)(3), developing operating agreements or bylaws, and setting up a separate bank account and bookkeeping system. We can explore grant research and proposal writing, fiscal sponsorship, project budgeting, and fundraising strategies that fit your unique goals. For growing arts organizations, we can dig into building a board of directors, developing annual programming, recruiting volunteers, and designing audience or donor engagement plans. If you’re already established, we can fine-tune your strategic plan, streamline your internal systems, or improve your communications and brand materials. You’ll come away with clear next steps, templates and resources, and the confidence to manage your arts organization or business like a pro—without losing the creativity that makes it yours.